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Chapter 3: Omics Advances of Biosynthetic Pathways of Isoprenoid Production in Microalgae

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In this chapter, the current status of microalgal isoprenoids and the role of omics technologies, or otherwise specified, in bioproducts optimization and applications are reviewed. Emphasis is focused in the metabolic pathways of microalgae involved in the production of commercially important products, namely, hydrocarbons and biofuels, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals.

Research Organization:
NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States))
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Fuel Cell Technologies Program (EE-3F)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1340647
Report Number(s):
NREL/CH-2700-63401
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English